Current Affairs - Sports

Colin Jackson, the former 110m hurdles world record holder, has been appointed as the International Ambassador for the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K event scheduled on Sunday, December 17, 2023. His involvement adds prestige and excitement to this already prestigious event.

The IBSF World Billiards Championship 2023 was held in Doha, Qatar from November 19 to 26. It was the 57th edition of the championship and was won by India's Pankaj Advani, who defeated compatriot Sourav Kothari in the final. Advani's victory was his 26th world title, a record that he continues to hold.

The AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy was established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Government of Odisha, in collaboration with FIFA, on November 21, 2023. This initiative signifies a crucial step in nurturing and developing football talent in India.

Novak Djokovic secured his seventh ATP Finals title in Turin, Italy, defeating Jannik Sinner in a commanding 6-3, 6-3 victory. This triumph places Djokovic ahead of Roger Federer in ATP Finals victories and adds to his remarkable season with three Grand Slam wins, totalling a record-breaking 24 Grand Slam titles and 40 Masters 1000 titles.

The AIFF-FIFA academy, under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme, is scheduled to be inaugurated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on November 21, 2023.